New swipes at The Retreat, Express yield mixed reviews
The new academic year has brought a few noticeable changes to the structure of dining here on campus. Perhaps the most important changes have been to Express and The Retreat.…
Day: September 28, 2022
National Banned Books Week: Members of the Editorial Board share their favorite challenged reads
Every year, book lovers from around the world celebrate our freedom to read. Here at The Miscellany News, we believe in having the opportunity to read literature on a variety…
Varied perspectives, techniques shine in Palmer Gallery Exhibition
While previous Palmer Gallery shows have highlighted the work of a single artist, such as the case with the recent collection from Marieken Cochius, the gallery’s new exhibition has a…
Notes on a playlist: Songs with a little bit of ‘magic’
Usually I make playlists based on what I’m listening to most at the moment or on a very niche vibe, trying my hardest to define a specific mood or moment…
Passing the time on a long train ride with Sibylle Baier
Sibylle Baier’s album “Colour Green” took 36 years to be released. I would be released from these walls in 11 hours. Hunched over in my seat, I was flying eastward…
Why ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is a top tier show
Without a doubt, “Avatar: The Last Airbender” (ATLA) is one of the best animated children’s shows of the 2000s. Co-creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzo outdid themselves with this…
ViCE announces Cherry Glazerr for fall concert
Last Tuesday, Sept. 20, ViCE Music announced on Instagram that American rock band Cherry Glazerr would be the headliner for this year’s fall concert. The band consists of Clementine Creevy…
Vassar Geology Department showcases ‘Hidden Beauty’ of earth
Just over a week ago, Vassar’s Earth Science and Geography Department put on an exhibit at the 53rd annual Hudson Valley Gem and Mineral show, showing off some of the…
Student orgs are now able to perform at sports halftimes
Could the Super Bowl 2023 be at Vassar College? We could make it happen now that student organizations can perform halftime shows at sporting events. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)…
The Hudson Valley carries a notable psychedelic history
If you take a trip 15 miles up the road from Poughkeepsie to Millbrook, you will encounter a large, stately Victorian home—unsuspecting, aside from the painting of a clown-like cartoon…